NARAVAN DASS INDURAKHYA vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

The Supreme Court held that the order of the Madhya Pradesh Government forfeiting copies of a book under Section 4(1) of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1961 was invalid as it failed to disclose the grounds for the opinion formed by the State Government. The Court emphasized that the requirement to state grounds is mandatory for such forfeiture orders, thereby reinforcing the principles of natural justice. The appeal was allowed, and the forfeiture order was set aside.